HS Code 3004
Retail-Packed Medicines and Doses
HS code 3004 covers medicaments put up in measured doses or retail packaging for therapeutic use by patients and consumers in global healthcare.
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HS Code 3004 — Retail-Packed Medicines and Doses
This is the primary code for finished medicines. It includes drugs put up in measured doses (like tablets, capsules, or vials) or sold in packaging for retail consumers, covering everything from common painkillers to advanced cancer treatments.
What's included
- Tablets and capsules
- Transdermal patches
- Syrups in retail bottles
- Vials of injectable medicine
- Ointments for retail sale
What's excluded
- Adhesive bandages → use
3005(Wadding, gauze, and bandages have their own specific pharmaceutical classification.)
Common examples
- Paracetamol 500mg tablets
- Amoxicillin caps retail pack
- Insulin pens for consumer use
- Nicotine patches
Frequently asked questions
Does this cover herbal supplements?
It depends. If they are for therapeutic use and labelled as such, they may fall here; otherwise, they are under 2106.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: Marketing Authorization and batch release certificates are required for customs entry.
- Typical shipping mode: Air
- Top exporters: Germany, Switzerland, United States, Ireland
- Top importers: United States, Germany, Belgium, China
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Key takeaway
The standard code for all finished, consumer-ready medicinal products.
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